My leisurely days in the palace were over. With the wedding so close everything was down to the wire and both Al and I were forced to be involved.
Last minute fittings, practicing what to do during the ceremony so it would go off without a single flaw, and endlessly greeting the visiting dignitaries as they arrived took up every ounce of available time.
After our excursion to the kitchen the only time I saw Edmund was when he brought Adele—who was allowed to attend the wedding after promising to remain perfectly silent throughout it—for a short, scheduled visit.
I was so happy to have a taste of her sweetness and adoration again that I scooped her into my lap and held her close. She happily remained there during the entire tea party. Since the group consisted only of my siblings and Al no one cared enough to stop her.
